Inquiries for Motorcycle Containers Surge 108.5% YoY; Monthly Motorcycle Parking Search Site 'Bikeko' Calls for Listing Spaces

e-portal Inc. (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo), which operates the monthly motorcycle parking search site 'Bikeko,' has compiled inquiries received between January 1 and June 30, 2026. The results show that inquiries for motorcycle containers accounted for 84.4% of total inquiries, increasing by approximately double (+108.5%) compared to the same period the previous year. Concurrently, Bikeko is strengthening its listing recruitment and is actively seeking owners of containers, garages, parking lots, and bicycle parking areas that offer monthly motorcycle storage.

Survey Target: Inquiry data received by 'Bikeko' Survey Period: January 2026 – June 2026 Analysis Content: Popular inquiry types (motorcycle containers, indoor parking, outdoor parking) Survey Conducted by: e-portal Inc.

Breakdown of Inquiries by Type (2026/1/1 – 6/30)

The distribution of total inquiries is as follows:

Type

Percentage

Motorcycle Container

84.4%

Indoor Parking

11.1%

Outdoor Parking

4.4%

Motorcycle containers accounted for over 80% of all inquiries, clearly indicating high interest in this method of monthly motorcycle storage.

Year-on-Year Comparison (2025/1/1 – 6/30 vs. 2026/1/1 – 6/30)

Compared to the same period last year, all types showed significant increases.

Type

Change Rate

Motorcycle Container

+108.5%

Indoor Parking

+307.7%

Outdoor Parking

+341.7%

Total inquiries increased by 126.1% year-on-year. While the absolute number of inquiries for indoor and outdoor parking remains lower than for containers, both showed high growth rates of approximately 3–4 times, indicating a rising overall demand for motorcycle storage spaces.

Reasons for Choosing Motorcycle Containers (Pros and Cons)

Motorcycle containers, which account for the majority of inquiries, have the following characteristics:

[Advantages]

・ Secure, lockable private space reduces risks of theft and vandalism

・ Protection from rain, wind, and direct sunlight helps prevent vehicle deterioration

・ Superior security and privacy compared to outdoor parking

[Disadvantages]

・ Monthly fees may be slightly higher than outdoor parking

・ Larger motorcycles may have difficulty entering or exiting depending on container size

・ Limited availability in certain locations, making it difficult to find vacancies in desired areas

Considering these features, we support users in selecting the most suitable option—container, indoor, or outdoor parking—based on their motorcycle type and storage preferences.

Additionally, 'Bikeko' has published detailed comparisons of the pros and cons of motorcycle containers versus parking lots in past columns. Please refer to them as well.

'Pros and Cons of Motorcycle Containers vs. Parking Lots'

About Bikeko

'Bikeko' is a monthly motorcycle parking search site that lists motorcycle parking lots and container spaces across Japan. Currently, 6,700 spaces are listed, and the site is used by 10,000 motorcycle users monthly.

Users can search for suitable storage spaces based on area, price, indoor/outdoor type, and other conditions. With numerous photos and videos available, users can easily inquire about properties they are interested in.

Call for Listing Spaces

Due to increasing demand, 'Bikeko' is enhancing its listing recruitment for spaces that offer monthly motorcycle storage. Listing is completely free, with no monthly fees, success-based charges, or commissions. With over 10,000 users visiting monthly and listings possible as quickly as the same day, both individuals and corporations can list without restrictions on the number of spaces. We welcome inquiries from owners who have the following types of spaces:

[Target Spaces] Motorcycle containers, indoor parking, and outdoor parking available for monthly motorcycle storage

If you own a qualifying space, please consider listing it on 'Bikeko.'

[Contact Methods]

・ Phone: 03-6683-7528 (Weekdays 10:00–17:00)

・ Email: [email protected]

・ Contact form on the official website's listing recruitment page

{Company Overview}

・ Company Name: e-portal Inc.

・ Established: May 2005

・ President & CEO: Masayuki Taniguchi

・ Capital: 80 million JPY

・ Headquarters: 2F, Daiichi Building, 5-8-3 Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo